Clarke Memorial Swim Center

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Status of Pool Openings and Closures

*Please check schedule carefully during holiday & maintenance closures*

Clarke Swim Center: Open for regular programming
Larkey Swim Center: CLOSED: Open for team use only

Clarke Swim Center heater update:

Clarke Swim Center repairs have been completed! Both heaters are now functioning and the pool is holding temperature.

We will re-open for regular programming starting today, Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm (Team use 4pm – 7pm and Public Lap Swim 7pm – 8pm).

The pool will be long course until February 12^th.
Water Exercise will resume in lane 1 starting tomorrow 8:15am – 9:00am (long course) and deep water from 9:15am – 10:00am.
The pool may be a bit warmer tomorrow morning than usual and we will continue to adjust the temperature tomorrow.
Larkey will return to its regular youth team programming and public swim will no longer be available for the off-season.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we worked through this repair.

Clarke Memorial Swim Center is located in Heather Farm Park at 1750 Heather Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Email Aquatics@walnut-creek.org or call our front desk at (925) 943-5859.

Pools

The 50-meter heated pool is open year-round and offers these programs:

Adult lap swim, ages 13+
Water exercise courses, ages 13+
Recreational swim, all ages
Swim lessons, ages 10 months to adult (group and private held in spring, summer and fall

The 25-meter heated pool with diving board is open during the summer for swim lessons and recreational swim. It is used year-round for synchronized swim practice.

The 3-foot heated Baby Pool is open during the summer, spring and fall for swim lessons.

Amenities

Inflatable Obstacle Courses: Floating obstacles courses are available during summer recreational swim hours. Swimmers of all ages can climb, slide and make a big splash from the rope swing. Swimmers must be able to comfortably tread water, swim 25 yards, recover from a deep-water entry and swim to the side of the pool.
- Fees: Swimmers pay a $3 Splash Pass fee that is added to their daily admission fee.
- Rules: For safety reasons, there are no jewelry or piercings, goggles, life jackets or street clothes allowed on the obstacle courses.
- Learn more: Staffing impacts availability of the obstacle courses. Updates available by calling (925) 943-5859.
- Inflatables subject to being taken down to staff availability, programming changes, or extreme temperatures
Covered outdoor picnic areas: We have picnic seats and benches and a grassy hill where guests can rest and eat. (No glass or alcohol allowed)
Locker rooms and showers: ADA accessible.

Additional Programs and Fees

Pool Rules

Pool Accessibility

Lap Swim Hours and Fees

Current LAP SWIM HOURS

Monday - Friday 5:30am - 4:00pm

Monday - Thursday 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday - Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Current LAP SWIM HOURS
Monday - Friday	5:30am - 4:00pm
Monday - Thursday	7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday - Sunday	11:00am - 4:00pm

Day Pass Lap Swim Fees

Ages 13+ Drop-in: $8

Membership Passes

Check out yearly and monthly membership passes. Membership passes are not refundable or transferable.

*Aquatic staff reserve the right to relocate swimmers at any time.
*No refunds for sharing lanes or being asked to relocate lanes due to programming.

View Lap Lane Etiquette Guide

Lap Swim Lane Allocations

Lap Lane availability Long Course ends February 12th

Monday – Friday:

Time	Lane Configuration	Number of lanes for public lap swim
5:30am – 8:00am	Long Course	3
8:00am – 10:00am	Long Course	3 (2 T/W/Th 8-9 due to water exercise)
10:00am – 12:00pm	Long Course	4
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Long Course	4
1:00pm – 4:00pm	Long Course	9
7:00pm – 8:00pm	Long Course	4

Weekends:

Time	Lane Configuration	Number of lanes for public lap swim
11:00am – 4:00pm	Long course	9

*Aquatic staff reserve the right to relocate swimmers at any time.
*No refunds for sharing lanes or being asked to relocate lanes due programming.

Short Course

Year-round Recreational Swimming

Year-round recreational swimming is available at Clarke Swim Center from 12pm - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday in the recreational section of the 50m pool only.

Age	Price
Adult (18+)	$8
Youth (7 - 17 yrs)	$7
Child (0 - 6 yrs)	$6

Water Exercise Classes

Water exercise with Lacey!

Lacey brings a lifelong passion for aquatics and water fitness to our Water Exercise program. Raised in a competitive swimming environment — where the benefits of water exercise were a frequent topic at the dinner table — Lacey values the power of water resistance to improve endurance, stability, and overall health.

Her high energy and engaging personality create a fun, supportive atmosphere that encourages participants to move, challenge themselves, and rediscover the joy of exercise. Having grown up swimming and working at Clarke Memorial Swim Center, Lacey is thrilled to return to the pool deck to inspire our community once again.

What to Expect

Both Shallow Water and Deep Water classes offer participants a safe and effective workout designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, strength, and mobility — all while minimizing joint impact.

Shallow Water: A low-impact environment that supports movement and balance while still offering the benefits of light weight-bearing exercise.
Deep Water: Uses float belts for increased buoyancy and reduced joint stress, with a focus on core engagement and stability.

No matter which option you choose, you’ll enjoy a welcoming environment, a motivating instructor, and a great workout in the water!

Pricing:

$12 per drop-in
or
$96 for a 12-punch pass ($8 per class, valid for 1 year)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,

8:15am - 9:00am (Shallow water)

9:15am - 10:00am (Deep water)

Environmental Closures

Air Quality

We monitor airnow.gov and purpleair.com as well as other sources for AQI information. View our Air Quality Index Response document for more information.

Closures will occur in increments based on programming to give as much notice to patrons and user groups as possible. Staff will monitor the AQI throughout the day and may decide to reopen for a certain time slot and close the facility again if AQI rises above 150. Staff will close the facility for the day if the AQI rises about 150 on a weekend day.

Rain and Storms

Staff will close the pool when the weather no longer permits a safe swimming environment. After thunder or lighting, staff will clear the pool for 30 minutes from the last strike or thunder. Staff will close the pool for the day if the weather persists.